Days between runs

[MediaMum]

Can anyone tell me if it's ok to leave more than a day between each run? I just can't run every other day as life is so hectic. i have completed week 1 and ran Mon, Tues, Fri. On week 2 (this week) I did run 1 on Tues but can't do run 2 until tomorrow and run 3 until Sunday. Is it imperative to keep to every other day?

[Jundal Graduate]

Not really, but try for three time a week, it means your fitness will build steadily.

[MediaMum in reply to Jundal]

Thanks for your advice!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and will answer most of your questions.

You are in control and as long as you have at least one rest day between runs, then an extra day every now and then is no problem at all.

Enjoy your journey.

[MediaMum in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Just read that link - and all the way to the end, too! Thanks for your reply and encouragement. Week 2 here I come!

[Pete1w Graduate]

As others have said. The goal is 3 times a week. I generally run Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Life has a habit of getting in the way of things so I wouldn't worry too much. Good luck with it all.

[MediaMum in reply to Pete1w]

Thanks for taking the time to reply, i’m paranoid i’m doing it all wrong!

[Pete1w Graduate in reply to MediaMum]

As long as your putting one foot in front of the other for the specified time you're doing it right. Try not to over think things and enjoy it.

[MediaMum in reply to Pete1w]

Thanks for your reply!

[ArthurJG Graduate]

What is important is to have AT LEAST one rest day between runs to reduce the risk of injury. When you say Monday Tuesday Friday, the two day gap between Tuesday and Friday is absolutely fine. Not having a day off between Monday and Tuesday was risky for a new runner though. Best not to run on consecutive days until you’ve been running six months to a year.

[MediaMum]

Ok thanks for your advice. It was a tad knackering doing two in a row!